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Sanborn County Public Schools

Total Schools

6

public schools

Total Enrollment

495

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Sanborn County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Sanborn County has 2 district entries. Sanborn Central School District 55-5 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Forestburg has the most listed schools, with 4 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 3 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Sanborn County

Reported Enrollment

495

6 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Sanborn County

Woonsocket School District 55-4

2 schools
285 students

Sanborn Central School District 55-5

4 schools
210 students

6 Public Schools in Sanborn County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Woonsocket Elementary - 03

Woonsocket School District 55-4

Woonsocket, 57385 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–8Primary195 students

Sanborn Central Elementary - 06

Sanborn Central School District 55-5

Forestburg, 57314 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary104 students

Woonsocket High School - 01

Woonsocket School District 55-4

Woonsocket, 57385 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High90 students

Sanborn Central High School - 01

Sanborn Central School District 55-5

Forestburg, 57314 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High40 students

Upland Colony Elementary - 05

Sanborn Central School District 55-5

Forestburg, 57314 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary36 students

Sanborn Central Middle School - 02

Sanborn Central School District 55-5

Forestburg, 57314 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle30 students

Sanborn County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Sanborn County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Sanborn County public school directory?

The directory lists 6 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Sanborn County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Sanborn County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Sanborn County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Sanborn County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.